Bringing Shelter Pets to the People in Mission Viejo!
May 17, 2013 at 9:00:28 am | Posted by Aimee G. in Cat Adoption, Dog Adoption, Pet Adoption, Pet Events
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Generations of children have gone googly-eyed for a puppy in the window at the mall pet store, often without realizing that the puppy was likely raised in less than humane conditions to be sold for an exorbitant price while equally…
Read More »South LA Animal Shelter is Open for Business!
April 05, 2013 at 9:00:18 am | Posted by Annie M in Cat Adoption, Dog Adoption, Pet Adoption, Pet Events
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An endeavor 10 years in the making, the brand new South Los Angeles animal shelter has at last opened its doors!
The goal was to build a better animal shelter. One that was inviting to the public, with the comfort…
Six Steps to TNR Success
March 06, 2013 at 9:00:03 am | Posted by Jane C. in Cat Adoption, Cat Behavior, Spay & Neuter
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Trap-Neuter-Release (also known as TNR) is the method of humanely trapping feral and free-roaming stray cats with the goal of ‘fixing’ them and returning them back where they were found. This prevents the cats from having kittens in the future,…
Read More »Doggy Dates & Kitty Courtships
February 14, 2013 at 9:00:08 am | Posted by Jade in Cat Adoption, Dog Adoption, Pet Adoption
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If unconditional love is what you seek this Valentine’s Day, what better place to find it than in an adopted pet that has eyes and affection only for you? Your local animal shelter is a great place to find that…
Read More »10 Things to do for Your Newly Adopted Cat
January 09, 2013 at 9:00:07 am | Posted by Annie M in Cat Adoption, Cat Behavior, Pet Adoption
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If you adopted a cat over the holidays or are thinking about bringing home a new feline friend (or two), that’s wonderful!
Nothing makes us happier than when an animal leaves the shelter to become a member of the family.…
Poetry Inspired By Twelve Pets
December 19, 2012 at 9:00:41 am | Posted by Estelle W. in Cat Adoption, Dog Adoption, Pet Adoption, Pet Events
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‘Twas the night before Christmas and all through the shelter,
The Twelve Pets of Christmas were in need of a helper.
For although these Twelve Pets have so much to offer,
These groups are ignored when it comes to adopters.…
Adopt a Black Pet On Black Friday
November 15, 2012 at 9:00:05 am | Posted by JJ Jeurink in Cat Adoption, Dog Adoption, Pet Adoption, Pet Events
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When people hear the words “Black Friday” they generally think of the day following Thanksgiving and the kick off for the holiday shopping season. This is the day many retailers begin to “turn a profit” or are “in the black.” …
Read More »Animal Shelter Appreciation Week Part 2: More than Just “The Pound”
November 06, 2012 at 8:00:05 am | Posted by Cassie R. in Cat Adoption, Dog Adoption, Pet Adoption, Pet Care, Volunteer With Animals
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“The pound” is a term that is often used to describe facilities that house homeless, abandoned, or lost pets. Though this was once the correct terminology, increased emphases on animal care, humane education, and pet adoption have transformed what was…
Read More »Animal Shelter Appreciation Week Part 1: Heroes in Their Community
October 30, 2012 at 9:00:19 am | Posted by Jennifer P. in Cat Adoption, Dog Adoption, Pet Adoption, Pet Care, Spay & Neuter
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If I asked you who your everyday heroes were, I’d bet that philanthropists, firefighters, police officers, moms and dads would top that list. I’d also take a guess that your local animal shelter and their staff might not immediately come…
Read More »National Cat Day 2012
October 16, 2012 at 9:00:28 am | Posted by Courtney T. in Cat Adoption, Cat Behavior, Pet Adoption
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Every day is National Cat Day (NCD) in the eyes of our feline friends. Sometimes humans need a little reminder though, so an animal-lover named Colleen Paige founded NCD in 2005. The goal is to raise awareness and get 10,000…
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